What bike next - SV650.org

22-05-05, 04:54 PM

now my bike is broken i think its time for a new bike but which one?

I have been ridding for 3 years i do about 300 miles a week an go out for a blast on a weekend so i want a jack of all trades that brings a smile to my face every time i ride but is reliable.

The list could get longer but i cant think of any other bike that i can afford to insure. only 25 years old and live in brum without a garage.

Helps us narrow it down abit. I am sad to to see the SV go though.

22-05-05, 05:00 PM

Dont forget the Yam fazer thou

Top of my list but decided to stick with the SV for another year of cornering.

Fazer is a great all rounder, simply read the reports, R1 engine and brakes with added high bars for comfort

22-05-05, 05:07 PM

What, no 'other'

Mine will be a KTM 950SM (if I can tie one down...) But I have just seen a lovely '03' Tuono for sale not far from me

22-05-05, 05:11 PM

Get the super duke it looks fun.

22-05-05, 05:20 PM

It does look phone but it price tag is the highest.

The thing that confuses me is the insurance quotes on average £950 full comp on all the bikes above 2005 year but if get GSXR1000, GSXR750 or R1 it goes up £4000 full comp

how much more likely is it to get nicked the the other bikes

22-05-05, 05:22 PM

Cloggsy the ktm 950 is abit to much on the dakar side for me

22-05-05, 05:49 PM

None of the above. If or when I upgrade it will be to an SV thou.

22-05-05, 05:58 PM

None of the above.

My short list:

Honda Hornet 900
Honda CB1300
Yamaha Fazer 1000
Kwak Z750 (the insurance friendly, budget option)
Suzuki SV1000S

I think it would have to be the Fazer 1000 over the CB1300 (but it's close).

I'll be looking in a couple of years as I've still got much to learn on the current bike. An updated Hornet 900 might squeak it, though - current one is very underrated.

northwind · 22-05-05, 06:30 PM

I'd check out the Fazer thou, RSV-R, Superduke and 636 if I was looking for a new bike tomorrow... But if it's to be an outside bike I'd almost certiany go with the Fazer- not that it'd fare any better in the cold and wet but it's far less likely to get nicked. The insurance might not be higher for the others but the 636 and duke in particular are going to be targets for thieves...

Also, I think the Superduke's sold out for this year? Could be wrong...

All great bikes in your list though.

22-05-05, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris SVK3

Cloggsy the ktm 950 is abit to much on the dakar side for me

No... This is a big, balls out Supermoto

This is more 'Paris Dakar' surely

View Poll Results: which bike next
aprilla tuono	2	7.41%
Aprilla RSV mille	4	14.81%
kwak Z1000	1	3.70%
kwak Zx636	6	22.22%
Honda CBR600rr	4	14.81%
Buell Xcity	2	7.41%
Yamaha R6	1	3.70%
KTM superduke	7	25.93%
Voters: 27. You may not vote on this poll

22-05-05, 04:54 PM	#1
chris SVK3 Guest Posts: n/a	What bike next now my bike is broken i think its time for a new bike but which one? I have been ridding for 3 years i do about 300 miles a week an go out for a blast on a weekend so i want a jack of all trades that brings a smile to my face every time i ride but is reliable. The list could get longer but i cant think of any other bike that i can afford to insure. only 25 years old and live in brum without a garage. Helps us narrow it down abit. I am sad to to see the SV go though.

22-05-05, 06:30 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	I'd check out the Fazer thou, RSV-R, Superduke and 636 if I was looking for a new bike tomorrow... But if it's to be an outside bike I'd almost certiany go with the Fazer- not that it'd fare any better in the cold and wet but it's far less likely to get nicked. The insurance might not be higher for the others but the 636 and duke in particular are going to be targets for thieves... Also, I think the Superduke's sold out for this year? Could be wrong... All great bikes in your list though. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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22-05-05, 05:00 PM	#2
Silver Dream Guest Posts: n/a	Dont forget the Yam fazer thou Top of my list but decided to stick with the SV for another year of cornering. Fazer is a great all rounder, simply read the reports, R1 engine and brakes with added high bars for comfort

22-05-05, 05:07 PM	#3
Cloggsy Guest Posts: n/a	What, no 'other' Mine will be a KTM 950SM (if I can tie one down...) But I have just seen a lovely '03' Tuono for sale not far from me

22-05-05, 05:11 PM	#4
Moo Guest Posts: n/a	Get the super duke it looks fun.

22-05-05, 05:20 PM	#5
chris SVK3 Guest Posts: n/a	It does look phone but it price tag is the highest. The thing that confuses me is the insurance quotes on average £950 full comp on all the bikes above 2005 year but if get GSXR1000, GSXR750 or R1 it goes up £4000 full comp how much more likely is it to get nicked the the other bikes

22-05-05, 05:22 PM	#6
chris SVK3 Guest Posts: n/a	Cloggsy the ktm 950 is abit to much on the dakar side for me

22-05-05, 05:49 PM	#7
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	None of the above. If or when I upgrade it will be to an SV thou.

22-05-05, 05:58 PM	#8
Jabba Guest Posts: n/a	None of the above. My short list: Honda Hornet 900 Honda CB1300 Yamaha Fazer 1000 Kwak Z750 (the insurance friendly, budget option) Suzuki SV1000S I think it would have to be the Fazer 1000 over the CB1300 (but it's close). I'll be looking in a couple of years as I've still got much to learn on the current bike. An updated Hornet 900 might squeak it, though - current one is very underrated.